MONTHLY | June 2021
MACS provides support to Maryland prescribers and their practices in addressing the needs of their patients with substance use disorders and chronic pain management.
1-855-337-MACS (6227) | www.marylandMACS.org | MACS@som.umaryland.edu
New service announcement
The Maryland Addiction Consultation Service for Maternal Opioid Misuse (MACS for MOMs) supports maternal health providers in addressing the needs of their pregnant and postpartum patients with substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorder.
 
MACS for MOMs, an expansion of the Maryland Addiction Consultation Service (MACS), is a statewide program funded by the Maryland Department of Health and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
 
With support and guidance from MACS' team of expert addiction and maternal health specialists, prescribers have access to:
 
  • Consultation: clinical questions, resources, and referral information
  • Training: Continuing education credit and ongoing support
  • TeleECHO Clinic: Real-time, online learning sessions with expert specialist teams 
EDUCATION
Upcoming free, virtual CME events
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | 12 - 1 pm
Presented by Eric Weintraub, MD
group of people in audience at training
Providers Clinical Support System
Half & Half Waiver Training
Buprenorphine for the Treatment of OUD
Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 12:30 - 4:45 pm
Presented by Christopher Welsh, MD
Methamphetamine and Other Nonmedicinal Stimulants in Maryland
Monday, June 28, 2021 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Presented by Aaron Greenblatt, MD
NEWS
HOLIDAYS | The MACS line will be closed:
Friday, June 18 - Juneteenth
#MACSpotlight - May
Get to know the MACS team!
Each month we will feature a MACS team member in the #MACSpotlight.
Follow us on social media for the next #MACSpotlight on Friday, 6/18.
June Observances
RESOURCES
Stimulant Use Treatment in Primary Care
HHS Announces $3 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funding for SAMHSA Block Grants to Address Addiction, Mental Health Crisis
BHA - Integrating Primary ​Medical Care and Behavioral Health Services
1-855-337-MACS (6227) | www.marylandMACS.org | MACS@som.umaryland.edu